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COVID Response Crews Available to Assist Upper Peninsula Communities, Tribes and Non-Profit Organizations MARQUETTE, MICHIGAN: The Superior Watershed Partnership (SWP) is offering their new Covid Community Crews (CCC) to assist Upper Peninsula communities, tribes and non-profit organizations. The crews are available at no cost to assist with a wide variety of projects that communities or…

Earth Day – Milkweed Program About The Superior Watershed Partnership is helping UP residents celebrate Earth Day’s 50th anniversary from the comfort and safety of their homes. SWP is mailing free milkweed seed packets to expand critical habitat for pollinator species like the monarch butterfly. The seeds can be planted this spring while social distancing…

COVID-19 UPDATE As of March 24th, 2020 the offices of the Superior Watershed Partnership (SWP) will REMAIN OPEN to provide essential services as warranted by Governor Whitmer’s Executive Order #2020-21 (Sec. 9). This includes the SWP Main Office (Presque Isle Park) and the SWP Energy Office (Lakeview Arena). However, both offices are CLOSED TO THE…

Lake Superior Rain Garden Challenge Protecting the Great Lakes, One Rain Garden at a Time Great Lakes One Water (GLOW) Partnership If you design and install a rain garden on your property, you could earn funds to support your contribution to Lake Superior protection. The Lake Superior Rain Garden Challenge promotes the use of rain…

On November 7, 2019…. The Superior Watershed Partnership (SWP) is celebrating our 20th Anniversary! Since 1999, with your help, we have completed a wide range of projects across the Upper Peninsula that promote a sustainable environment, encourage a sustainable economy and help improve quality of life. As the SWP has grown our programs have also…

Water Rising Oct 15-19th, 2019Marquette, Michigan Water Rising is an artistic collaboration between Leila Philip (writer) and Garth Evans (sculptor). Together, the two use their work to support environmental stewardship across the country. During the month of October, a Water Rising exhibit and multiple events will be hosted in Marquette! In collaboration with many project partners,…

Leaders In Community Climate Adaptation The Lake Superior Coastal Resiliency Project includes approximately 4,200 feet of shoreline adjacent to Lakeshore Boulevard and will create approximately 28 acres of public green space. The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) awarded a $2.5 million coastal resiliency grant to the Superior Watershed Partnership (SWP) to assist the City…

Superior Watershed Partnership’s 20th Anniversary!with keynote speaker, Dr. David Suzuki. November 7th, 5:30-7:30pm at Marquette Regional History Center BUY TICKETS View Event Poster A Bi-national Celebration MARQUETTE, MICHIGAN: The Superior Watershed Partnership (SWP) and Land Conservancy is celebrating their 20th Anniversary! The SWP is honored to welcome keynote speaker Dr. David Suzuki; Canada’s leading environmental…

One Peninsula • Three Great Lakes • 100% Local PROTECTION – RESTORATION – EDUCATION (Photo Credit: Christian Dalbec) Learn More About SWP Building a Better Future Through Community and Tribal Climate Adaptation Assistance Climate Adaptation Assistance Coastal Resiliency Assistance Clean Energy Assistance Pollution Prevention Assistance Community Engagement Opportunities Great Lakes Climate Corps Wildfire Mitigation Services…